Rockslide Closes I-40 in Western North Carolina

One woman was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, but from some photos, you can see at least a couple vehicles that sustained significant damage. It’s fortunate that no one else was seriously injured or killed.

The latest information from the Landslides Under a Microscope Blog (no original source cited) is that the cleanup is expected to cost between $2 and $10 million and take several months. In the meantime, drivers must detour approximately 135-miles.

[Update 12/6/07] San Diego City Council approved $20 Million for the repair of Soledad Mountain Road despite concerns by some about whether funds diverted to pay for the fix will ever be repaid by Federal and State monies. Additionally, shear pin installation mentioned on the next page is scheduled to be completed by Saturday. [/Update]